Predicting ARV is hard, especially if an appraiser does not understand which repairs and upgrades you plan to perform.SOWs have another important duty – setting the table for your financial partners (equity and debt), so they can gain confidence in your vision and ability to execute.

(If as I predict, I'll end up being the main physical / financial support for some family members in their later years-- they'll be packing up and moving with me to Florida :wink: )Thanks everyone else for the kind words.

It also has lower rates and a predictable payment each month.

Many economists predict that economic growth in China could slow to 4% as their economy continues to mature.

I predict you would have an easier time pulling out each of your toenails with an old rusted needle nose plier then to rent to this tenant.  

I'll respond with a quote from Warren Buffett: Predicting rain doesn't count.

I can't believe they would actually expect you to predict FUTURE performance...

With that being said, here on BP, they have predicted Sacramento to be the #1 appreciating market in the nation.

Easier to predict your exit price, The SFH valuations are based on market trends, Multifamily are underwritten based on performance if you're able to reduce your expenses and/or increase your income, and know what cap rate Investors are looking for in your area... you can accurately predict your upside. 

My prediction is that neither will get anything and the house will fall further into disrepair eventually being taken by the city because the bank does not want it.